Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services Our client in Sunninghill JHB is looking for a Junior bookkeeper to start ASAP Key Responsibilities: + Transaction Processing: Recording financial entries, sales, and purchase invoices. + Bank & Account Reconciliation: Matching bank statements to internal records and reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly. + Payroll: Processing salaries and wages. + Taxation: Assisting with VAT reconciliations and returns. + Record Keeping: Maintaining organized financial documents and updating ledgers. + Software Use: Utilizing accounting software (Pastel, Sage) and Microsoft Excel. Essential Skills & Qualifications: + Education: Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping (or equivalent). + Experience: Previous bookkeeping experience in an accounting firm (multiple sets of books) (2+ years preferred). + Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, Pastel. Other accounting packages will be an advantage. + Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, numeracy, organizational, and communication skills. Ideal Candidate Profile: + An entry-level professional seeking to build accounting experience. + Detail-oriented and reliable, ensuring data integrity. + Able to work independently and support senior staff. + Mature person age between 25 - 35 years. Salary R15000.00 per month – negotiable plus laptop allowance of R400.00